A sump pump is a necessary component for preventing basement flooding. Designed to turn on whenever they detect a certain amount of water, they are especially active during flash floods. Ironically, though, harsh storms often cause power outages, which disable most pumps, rendering them moot and in need of sump pump repairs.

This makes having a reliable backup system extremely important. If you don’t already have a backup system in place, King’s Plumbing in West Chester, OH, recommends considering one or more of these common options:

• Secondary Sump Pump: This is a good backup component in case your primary sump pump breaks, and should be installed slightly higher in the sump pit. However, it’s only worth having if you have a secondary power source.
• Battery Power Backup System: A standalone battery-powered system is a very popular way to back up a sump pump, as it’s cheaper than having a backup generator. Many battery systems even contain a backup sump pump in case the primary one goes out and needs sump pump repairs.
• Water Alarm: This inexpensive device won’t drain excess water, but it will alert you if the water level exceeds a certain threshold, making it useful no matter what your backup sump pump situation is.
• Hydraulic Sump Pump: To bypass electricity altogether, consider installing a hydraulic sump pump, which is powered with your municipal water pressure. These aren’t as powerful as conventional sump pumps, and thus take much longer to pump water; however, many people like them because they’ll keep working even when the power goes out.

Back up your sump pump, and you’ll be prepared the next time it floods in West Chester, OH. If you need sump pump repairs, drain cleaning, or other services, give King's Plumbing a call at (513) 683-9935. More information about the local plumbers is available on their website.